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What is a computer?

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A programmable machine that processes raw data into useful information

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What is ubicomp?

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invisible computing all around- used everywhere- ubiquitous computing

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What was Charles Babbage responsible for doing?

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Mechanical Computer design

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Who is Ada Lovelace?

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First computer programmer

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What did Alan Turing do?

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developed machines concept and performed mathematical computations

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What are turing machines?

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mathematical computations

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What are turing tests?

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Artificial human intelligence

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What is the CPU?

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microprocessor of computer processor, controls all functions, brain of computer

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What are PC’s?

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Personal Computers- tablets, laptops, netbook, apps

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What is a workstation?

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attached to a network and found in business

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GPS

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triangulation, signals

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Geocaching

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scavenger hunt

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Video game simulation

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recreates realistic scenarios

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Backward capability

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option to play older games

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Servers

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client computers, connected to network

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Distributed computing

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processing and grid computing

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Grid computing-

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using various computers

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Universal design principles

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assists people with disabilities

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4 steps in information processing cycle

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input, processing, output, storage

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System unit

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contains motherboard, memory, power supply, CPU

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Drive bays

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hold storage devices, hard drives, peripheral devices

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Functions of CPU

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fetch, decode, execute, and store

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Rom

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holds start up instructions, permanent memory

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Drive controller

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part of motherboard, provides drive interface

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SATA
standard internal device interface used to connect other devices to motherboard
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BIOS
chip on motherboard, starts up computer
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LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
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Optical Scanners
convert paper to digital documents
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RFID
Radio Frequency Track Inventory scanner
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Inkjet printer
most common printer- sprays ink onto paper
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Network adapter
connect computer to network
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Operating system
manages system resources, communication of hardware and software application
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Utility software
enables users to maintain, repair, and protect the computer
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Firmware
program stored on ROM chip
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Virtual memory
when RAM storage is full, borrowing hard drive space
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Paging
process of data and instructions
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Path
sequence of opened folders
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File explorer
Windows 10, organize files and folders
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Finder
used to manage files
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Spotlight
search utility
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Cloud storage
saving files to be accessed from different devices
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Server
multiuser computer system
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Wireless adapter
built into a computer and connected with a USB port
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Phishing
crime through instant message or email
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Pharming
redirects you to a phony website
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Clickjacking
clicking on a link with unwanted linkpages
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Number of needed characters for password
8
48
Steps of troubleshooting
Verifying network adapter is turned on The correct network is selected Entering correct network security information Checking connectivity
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Drive imaging
software that creates a minor image of the entire hard disk and to restore the entire system
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Logic bomb
triggered when certain conditions are met
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Botnet
network of computer zombies or bots
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Rootkit
set of programs that allow cybercriminals to gain control over computer systems
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Security suites
packages of security software that enable having complete protection from a single product
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LMS
Learning Management system, software application used for educational purposes
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Saas
Software as a service- on demand software, licensing and delivery model
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Proprietary software
non- free computer software where the software’s publisher has intellectual property rights or copyrights and patent rights
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Http
describes protocol of webpage- rules
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Domain name
follows protocol and represents company
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DNS
Domain Name System, looks up IP address
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VOIP
Voice over internet protocol, skype, facetime
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Captcha
verifies a human is setting up an account
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Microblogging
short comments that are streamed online of your daily activities
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Metasearch engines
search other search engines
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Boolean search
uses logical operators- And, Not, Or
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Netiquette
rules for acceptable behavior and manners on the internet
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Flame
message that expresses free opinion- no filter
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Sharepoint
microsoft technology used to share information from multiple devices
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Platform neutral
run on any devices
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Energy star
to save energy - 20-30% energy star | Device
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Location services
determine your location by gps/wireless services
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Computer Information Processing Cycle
Input, Processing, Output, Storage
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Mainframes
most common found in business produce massive amounts of data/transitions
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Port
attaches/connect peripheral devices to motherboard
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Not a modifier key
Caps Lock
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Analog
input devices - continous data that transforms to electronic waves/pulses
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firmware
small ROM chip in hardware
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Linux
free open source operating system
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Android
embeded version of Linux
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Black Hat
hackers with malicious motivation/theft
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Dos
Denial of Service
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Cookie
tracks your web surfing habits- website on a computer when you visit Spyware- secretly will gather your information
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Payload
virus attack is also known as
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Keylogger
captures key strokes-hackers, highly dangerous
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Productivity programs
help you work more effiecently with personal and business computers
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JPg
graphic format store up to 16.7 million colors
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GIF
256 color graphic file
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MP3
1/10th size of a CD
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DRM
Digital rights Management
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Paas
Platform as a service
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SRM
used in retention ans graduation rates- academic tool
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Broadband
using anything over 0 mbps
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Cable Internet Access
between 16-50 mbps
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Adobe Reader
plug in
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Forums
orignial forms of social media
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Thread
conversation in a forum
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Twitter
microblogging site- needs to be small
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google name
In 1997 the google.com domain name was registered
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Dogpile
metasearch engine
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Nor
not a valid boolean search term
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Happy Birthday to You
determined to be public domain in 2015

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